Is Paul Krugman on the list for Sec. Treas?
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:51 PM
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Is Paul Krugman on the list for Sec. Treas?
Seems to be a lot of people worried about Larry Summers. How about Krugman?
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:51 PM
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1. interesting. i wonder.
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:52 PM
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2. Not his cup of tea. I'd be surprised if he took the gig. n/t
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:53 PM
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3. I wonder if he'd at least serve as an economic adviser?
Edited on Sat Nov-08-08 07:56 PM by Lumpsum
His brilliance when it comes to economic trends would surely be helpful.
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:58 PM
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5. I'd be surprised if he's offered it...
He's a great economist, but Treasury wouldn't really be something in his specialty. Volcker would be the best pick, IMO.
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:00 PM
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6. I like Volcker, too, but it looks like he will remain an adviser to Obama. nt
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Sat Nov-08-08 07:54 PM
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4. If Not, he Should Be (nt)
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:05 PM
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7. Seem to recall that he and the Obama camp (ie Goolsbee) exchanged some words
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:07 PM
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8. Secretary of Treason? I guess the Republicans were right about Obama!
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:09 PM
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:08 PM
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9. I don't think he would be the best person for the job
Krugman would be better suited for advising economic policy. This is a very serious crisis, and you need some one with some hands on experience with financial policy decisions. There is no time for on the job training.
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:24 PM
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13. Agree. He probably could do it, but there are many other better options.
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:17 PM
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11. He should be at the top
of the list.We need new eyes at the top.
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:18 PM
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12. I think he has indicated that he is not interested, though I would love for him to be considered
hehe...can you imagine the meltdown possibilities of Joe Scarborough? "Hateful man!"
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Sat Nov-08-08 08:33 PM
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My bet is on Geithner, possibly Bair.
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Sat Nov-08-08 10:29 PM
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15. He was a high profile Hillary supporter. Probably not. nt
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